Earlier this month, a Senate committee approved changes to House Bill 2287. Rep. Tony Rivera, a Republican from Peoria, says he wrote the proposal to protect lawful gun owners from being charged for accidentally firing their weapons.

"We own a couple guns and we're very responsible," said Bradshaw. "It's not accidental when you shoot them up in the air. I'm sorry it's intentional."

The measure still needs the full approval of the Senate and the governor's signature before it becomes law.